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Orchestre Baobab

OtherSenegal

Emerging from the Medina district of Dakar in 1970, Orchestre Baobab became a defining force in Senegalese dance music by fusing Cuban son and mambo with West African rhythms and lyrics sung in Wolof, creating a sophisticated sound that captivated audiences across the continent. With their lush horn arrangements, intricate polyrhythmic grooves, and poetic vocals, the group helped establish Senegal as a vital hub of pan-African musical innovation during the 1970s and 1980s, influencing generations of musicians and earning a devoted global following decades after their initial recordings. Their 2002 reunion album "Anthology" and subsequent releases introduced their timeless grooves to new audiences, cementing their legacy as essential architects of modern African popular music.

Discography

Albums

Vol. 7: Saf Mounadem

JK1972

1[A] Diolina / Yala Mgegnou / Bivoca

2[B] Mansa / Senegal Sunuaal / Saf Mana Dem

M'Beugene

1972

1[A] M'Beugene / Fatou Diop / Lamine Gueye / Yama Done Kole

2[B] Nidiaye / Aida Baoury / N'daga / Senegal / Kanoute

Vol. 2

Baobab1972

1[A] Mi Nuevo Amor / N'Daga / Yolanda / El Vagabondes

2[B] Baila Mi Ente / M'Beugele / Suavecito / Kanoute

Hommage a Lay M'Boop

1974

1[A] Senegal - Sunugal / Lamine Gueye / Yaarat

2[B] Limal N'Diaye / M'Bejuel / N'Donjo Daara

'75'

Disques Buur1975

1[A] Papa Njaay / Bawobab-Guy Gi / Sutukum / Am Saxul

2[B] Mansa / Senegal Sunuaal / Saf Mana Dem

Guy Gu Rey Gi

Disques Buur1975

1Lamin Gueye b/w Nijaay

Senegaal Sunugaal

Disques Buur1975

1[A] Ndaga / Lamin Gey / Nijaay / Ayda Ba Wuri

2[B] Faatu Joop / Senegaal Sunugaal / Geeja Ngala Riir / Mbegeel / Yaama Doon Xool

Visage Du Senegal

Disques Buur1975

1[A] Seeri Takama / Addunaak Li Ci Biiram / Seeri Koko / Kelen Ati Len / Isa Sul

2[B] Xarit / Jarraf / Ndongo Daara / Bes Bo Amee

Aduna Jarul Naawoo

Disques Buur1975

1[A] Fecal Waay Sama Xol / Adduna Jarul Naawo / Sama Xol Bul Dem / Wango

2[B] Sama Xol Faatu Joop / Fuutu Tooro / Jolina / Mansani Siise

N'Deleng N'Deleng

Music Afrique1977

1[A] N'Deleng N'Deleng / Tarrte Mrie / M'Begeel / Diarali

2[B] On Verra / M'Baar / Yin Ma Yin Ma / Sutukum

Une Nuit Aun Jandeer

Musicafrique1978

1[A] Liti Liti / Cabral / Digone Nga Ma / Ma Penda

2[B] Baye N'Dango / Diougou Diougou / Sindicli / Souleymane

Baobab A Paris Vol. 1: On Verra Ca?

Abou Ledoux1978

1[A] On Verra Ca / Mi Son / Sibam

2[B] Wane Ma Maguiss / El Son Te Llama / Thiossane

Baobab A Paris Vol. 2: Africa 78

Abou Ledoux1978

1[A] Africa / El Son Te Llma / Tante Marie

2[B] El Fuego / Digon Gama / N'Deye Coumba

Baobab A Paris

Abou Ledoux1978

1[A] Juana

2[B] Koura

Le Grand Orchestre Baobab - Gouygui de Dakar

1979

Gouygui Dou Daanou

1979

1[A] Africa (Mon Afrique) / Hay Fuego En El 23 / La Sallita Se Rompio / On Verra Ca Ce Soir

2[B] Pot Pourrit De Guajira / Tante Marie (Sam Ma Bokola) / N'Deye Coumba / Sibam (Sortilege)

Mohamadou Bamba

Jambaar1980

1[A] Mouhamadou Bamba / Ndiawolou / Boulmamine

2[B] Gnawoe / Doomou Baaye / Yen Saay

Sibou Odia

Jambaar1980

1[A] Sibou Odia / Sotante Xalat / Bon Bon 1

2[B] Autorail / Sou Sedhiou / Ndiambane

Vol. 1: Gouye Gui De Dakar

Bellot Records1980

1[A] El Carretero / Pape N'Diaye / Soutoukoung / Fouta Torro / Fatou

2[B] Diop / Xarit / Saf mana dem / Sama xol boul dem

vol.2: Gouye Gui de Dakar

Bellot Records1980

1[A] Sey / Baobab / Adduna jarul nawo / Kanoute

2[B] Feccal weya sama xol / Mansa / Thioro Baye Samba / Mansane Cisse

Gouye Gui de Dakar vol.3: hommage a Laye M'Boup

Bellot Records1980

1[A] Senegal Sougnougal / Nidiaye / Lamine Gueye / Bouna N'Diaye

2[B] Jaraaf / Limaale N'Diaye / M'Beguel / N'Dongo Daara

vol. 4: El Vagabonde

Bellot Records1980

1[A] Baila mi gente / Yolanda / El Vagabonde / Mi Nuevo

2[B] El Carretero / Suavecito / Cabral

Vol. 1: Senegambie

1982

1[A] Ledi Ndieme Mbodj / Toumoranke / Sandachi

2[B] Utru Horas / Foire Internationale / La Rebellion

Vol. 2: Ngalam

1982

1[A] Ngalam / Ray Mbelle / Ndiaga Niaw

2[B] Herente Serigne / Balla Daffe / Coumba

Ken Dou Werente

MCA1982

1[A] Coumba / Lady Jibel Mbodj / Utru Horas

2[B] Werente / Ray Mbele / Undiya

Mame Diarra Bousso

Studio1986

1[A] Diarra Bousso / Oba Tamba / Galleabe

2[B] Foulo / Jubbo / Hadja Nafi

Toon Baaxul

Studio1986

1[A] Kura / Tante Marie / Notise

2[B] Toon Baaxul / N'Deye Kumb / Saxaar

3198?

4Various Artists

Panorama du Senegal

MCA1986

1[A] Sama Xarit / Bass / Guantanamera

2[B] Ouadjour / Loi Di Nos / Sutukum

V3; Coumba Ndiaye

1986

1[A] Ndamelo / Nilamel / Xalebile

2[B] Coumba Ndiaye / Tamala / Mame Mbissane

Yendoulene

1987

1[A] Yendoulene / Fatou Mata / Mame Bamba

2[B] N'Deye Fatou N'Diaye / N'Deye Coumba / Afrique de Sud

3Mixage IBA - Producteur: Pape N'Doye

4198?

5Baobab de Dakar 86

Nouville Formation

Syllart1987

1[A] Xelmi / Coumba D'Diaye / Ding Ding Keba

2[B] Khadim / Botha / Fatoumata

Pirates Choice: The Legendary 1982 Session

World Circuit1989

1[A] Coumba / Ledi Ndieme M'bodj / Utru Horas

2[B] Werente Serigne / Ray Mbele / Soldadi

On Verra Ca; The 1978 Paris Sessions

World Circuit1992

Bamba

1993

Ke Jaraxam

1996

1[A] Ake Jaraxam / Teungueth / Mujer-ingrata

2[B] African Salsa / Fatewunula / Seyni Plus

N'Wolof

Dakar Sound1998

Doomou Ndeye

1998

1[A] Doomou Ndeye / Fonkal sa Seye / Sante

2[B] Boul Topato / Dakar Bamako / Soldar-yi

Roots And Fruit - African Dancefloor Classics

Popular African Music1999

Artisanat

2000

1[A] Adji Sey Yi / Diongama Senegal / Artisanat

2[B] Senegal 2000 / Teungueth / Thiouraye Gongo

Pirates Choice

World Circuit2001

1[disk 1] Utru Horas / Coumba / Ledi Ndieme M'bodj / Werente Serigne / Ray M'Bele / Soldadi

2[disk 2] Ngalam / Toumaranke / Foire Internationale / La Rebellion / Ndiaga Niaw / Balla Daffe

Specialist In All Styles

Nonesuch2002

Que Vive la Paix!

2002

1[A] Que Vive la Paix / Ndeye Top Sow / Fetchelene la Salsa

2[B] Mane Kouma Khole tchi Yow / Artisanat / Diongama Senegal

A Night At Club Baobab

Oriki2006

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Xalaat Laay Mbuup

Disques Buur1974

1[A] Lamine Gueye

2[B] Nijaay